Dental Materials Science (Taught)

Gain an understanding of key materials science principles and training skills for successful research and publication. You'll be equipped to push the boundaries of technology, contributing to ground breaking materials and processes that help define the future of dental and biomaterials science.

The dental materials market is a rapidly evolving industry. Further education in dental materials science enriches daily clinical practice, enhancing employability in both dental practice and postgraduate research pursuits.

What makes this course different?

Our Dental Materials Science degree is focused on a research-led educational programme, where theoretical concepts of materials science delivered by a range of teaching methods are reinforced by gaining insight and a deeper understanding within a laboratory setting. At Birmingham, we’re ranked 23rd in the world for Dentistry and 1st in the UK outside London (QS World Rankings, 2025) with our world leading research and teaching.

• Focused on a research-led educational programme.

• Develop a critical understanding of factors that determine the successful clinical application of dental materials and contribute to the development of emerging dental material technologies.

• A research-led programme where theoretical concepts of materials science delivered by a range of teaching methods are reinforced by gaining deeper understanding within the laboratory.